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Information for Sinemet Users
There have been some recent announcements regarding Sinemet that our Parkinson's clients should be aware of. Please read about those changes here as well as about Merck Canada's Sinemet Patient Assistance Program.
Save the Date!
Our biennial conference on Parkinson's will take place on Saturday, April 14th and will feature J. Eric Ahlskog, Ph.D., M.D., Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic, and Dr Matthew Farrer, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neirogentics and Translational Neuroscience at the University of British Columbia. Watch for information in the new year!
VEPC Seeks New Board Members
Are you someone with epilepsy or Parkinson’s? Are you a friend or family member of someone with epilepsy or Parkinson’s? Do you have skills that could contribute to a nonprofit Board?
The Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre (VEPC) is a vibrant and welcoming non-profit society whose purpose is to strengthen clients’, families’ and communities’ ability to manage the physical, psychological and social effects of Parkinson’s and epilepsy. VEPC is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of people living with epilepsy or Parkinson’s and professionals with an interest in the two disorders. Board members are appointed for an initial one-year term followed by two-year terms. Each Board member is expected to serve on at least one Board committee. The Board of Directors provides overall direction for the organization and is responsible for ensuring VEPC’s programmatic and fiscal health and accountability.
VEPC is currently seeking new Board members. We are particularly interested in individuals with backgrounds in finance, fundraising, and public relations. We are seeking people with strong ties to the local community and an interest in epilepsy and/or Parkinson’s. Board members are typically selected by the current Board of Directors and approved by the General Membership at VEPC’s Annual General Meeting.
If you have knowledge and experience that will assist VEPC as it grows to meet the needs of growing populations of individuals with epilepsy and Parkinson’s in the Victoria Capital Regional District, we encourage you to apply to join VEPC’s Board of Directors by contacting us to request an application.
You can reach VEPC at (250) 475-6677, help@vepc.bc.ca, or visit our website at www.vepc.bc.ca
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Get Ready for Purple Day
Purple Day for Epilepsy (Purple Day) is held each year on March 26 and this year on March 24th you can join in and help with Victoria's first annual Plane Pull for Epilepsy. This one day event - the Viscount Air Plane Pull for Epilepsy - will see teams gather together to raise pledges in support of the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson's Centre Society (VEPC) and join in a fun and engaging day of competition and camaraderie at the Viscount Aero Centre, located near Victoria's International Airport.
Be a part of the fun of this first time event that will capture the attention, minds and hearts of the community and pull together for a great cause! See the website at www.victoriaplanepull.ca.
Class Action on Neurontin
Individuals with epilepsy who have taken Neurontin, should be aware of a Class Action law suit currently underway. Please read more here.
In Lieu of a Gift
Lots of people feel that they already have more than enough possessions, especially as they get older. And it can be hard to think what to give those people who seem to have everything they need! When faced with the inevitable challenge of finding the perfect gift for an event or special occasion, why not make a donation to VEPC? You have an opportunity to spread joy and kindness!
Why not ask your friends and family to make a donation to the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson's Centre in lieu of gifts on a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary or even Christmas or your wedding?
For children, birthday donations are the perfect way to introduce young people to the practice of giving to charity from an early age. Over time, philanthropy will become one of the best habits that stays with them for life. Sometimes referred to as a "No-Gift Birthday Party", the party invitation usually includes a small line that says “no gifts please" and indicates that the hosts of the party are collecting donations for the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson's Centre (VEPC) to support, for example, epilepsy education. Parents who are thinking about having a no-gift birthday party should talk it over carefully with their children before committing. The goal behind a no-gift birthday party is to get a group of kids together to celebrate their friendship.
For adults, a donation to VEPC is the perfect way to mark a birthday, anniversary, or wedding gift. It is as easy as indicating on the event invitation something like, "In lieu of gifts, we ask that you donate to the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson's Centre in our name."
If you would like to celebrate the milestones in your life by helping to support people with epilepsy and/or Parkinson's, we can provide pledge forms and envelopes so that you can send these out with invitations or give them out at your party.
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We will thank everyone who makes a donation in lieu of gifts for their kindness and generosity, provided they mention your name or send their donation in with the special donation form.
We will also let you know how much has been raised by your special occasion and thank you for choosing the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson's Centre as a beneficiary.
